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StressedComa



Member Since: 23 Jul 2022
Location: Wakefield
Posts: 54
2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Sumatra Black
I fitted the rear half of the Gwyn Lewis Adventurer Old Man Emu suspension. Swapped out the top mounts to go for a pin to pin setup using front shock absorbers as I very rarely carry anything in the back and used the standard height 90 springs from Flatdog and LR spring isolators. Liberally applied Billy Hamber S50 between the top mount and chassis and under the new spring seats. The old bilstein must’ve been shot as I had to use the jack to compress them to get them out of the bush cups on the axle.


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The ride is massively improved for something that banged, crashed and skipped over lumps in the road to something approaching normal!

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Post #982843 17th Feb 2023 11:17pm
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3208
Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Added a finishing touch to the cup holders.


Click image to enlarge 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #983001 19th Feb 2023 2:35pm
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Naks



Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2588
South Africa 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
Went playing with the Club: https://www.instagram.com/p/Co16X4wMVy8/ --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged



Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9
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Post #983036 19th Feb 2023 8:00pm
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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Stressedcoma - That’s the direction I’m going in later this year on mine, pin to pin rear damper.
Only I have D44 top mounts to put on which matches the front on mine.
Will be using the GW fuel filter relocation though.

What’s the standard procedure for unbolting the pin to pin dampers I.e gripping it?
Lower mounts aren’t hard at all, I use one of those “boa” rubber band wrench things to avoid damage when tightening, but there is a decent surface area at the rear lower mount but not at the top.
Guessing it’s mole grips and a touch of paint after / rustproofing spray. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
Post #983054 19th Feb 2023 11:42pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5417
2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
The top of the pin has two flats for a 8mm spanner to hold the shaft. No mole IPs. It should not be done up tight anyway.
Post #983061 20th Feb 2023 7:58am
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Jabberwocky



Member Since: 27 Oct 2021
Location: Luxembourg
Posts: 195
Luxembourg 
Fitted a side table today having fitted a 270 awning last week.


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Post #983345 22nd Feb 2023 5:48pm
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StressedComa



Member Since: 23 Jul 2022
Location: Wakefield
Posts: 54
2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Sumatra Black
custom90steve wrote:
Stressedcoma - That’s the direction I’m going in later this year on mine, pin to pin rear damper.
Only I have D44 top mounts to put on which matches the front on mine.
Will be using the GW fuel filter relocation though.

What’s the standard procedure for unbolting the pin to pin dampers I.e gripping it?
Lower mounts aren’t hard at all, I use one of those “boa” rubber band wrench things to avoid damage when tightening, but there is a decent surface area at the rear lower mount but not at the top.
Guessing it’s mole grips and a touch of paint after / rustproofing spray.


Hi,

Mine didn’t have any flats that were useable, I have a thin rubber strap wrench I was able to get between the washer and the plastic cover. I then pulled it as tight as I could and was able to get them nipped up. I would say it’s 8-10mm wide and goes in just nicely onto the tapered bit at the top. Bottom was easy, I just held it by hand.

Hardest bit I found was finding the spot welds to drill them out to get the bush cups off the axle.

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Post #983379 22nd Feb 2023 10:36pm
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Screbble



Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2028
United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Dinnu wrote:
Added a finishing touch to the cup holders.


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Ooh nice 👌

Where did you acquire those?
Post #983385 22nd Feb 2023 10:56pm
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Screbble



Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
StressedComa wrote:
I fitted the rear half of the Gwyn Lewis Adventurer Old Man Emu suspension. Swapped out the top mounts to go for a pin to pin setup using front shock absorbers as I very rarely carry anything in the back and used the standard height 90 springs from Flatdog and LR spring isolators. Liberally applied Billy Hamber S50 between the top mount and chassis and under the new spring seats. The old bilstein must’ve been shot as I had to use the jack to compress them to get them out of the bush cups on the axle.


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The ride is massively improved for something that banged, crashed and skipped over lumps in the road to something approaching normal!


Looking good 👍
Post #983387 22nd Feb 2023 10:57pm
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chopcat



Member Since: 11 Sep 2012
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 409
Wales 2000 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Java Black
I took mine to Alive Tuning for a VNT Turbo, road suspension setup and new brakes.

I have to say the demonstrator they have is brilliant and I have yet to have a go in the bonkers one

I’m still smiling from the test drive and cant wait to have mine back

How exciting

T
Post #983403 23rd Feb 2023 9:57am
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3208
Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Screbble wrote:


Ooh nice 👌

Where did you acquire those?


Check if this link works, as the link to my order does not work. When I was searching I found 2 types. Silicone ones, just like what I got, and there are 'foam' types, similar to old mouse mats. I preferred the silicone ones, they look good too.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004811...YkSNyqNrB1 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #983411 23rd Feb 2023 11:31am
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geobloke



Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4395
United Kingdom 
Service kit inbound... Fingers crossed for a dry day this weekend Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
Post #983418 23rd Feb 2023 12:58pm
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judders



Member Since: 28 Jul 2021
Location: Basingstoke
Posts: 23
England 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Indus Silver
Front and rear Dirt D-Fender wheel arch extensions.


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Post #983551 24th Feb 2023 4:02pm
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Mini Landie



Member Since: 23 Sep 2015
Location: Basingstoke Massiff
Posts: 153
United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Belize Green
A few pages back I posted about my troubles with undoing the big bolts securing the tow ball plate to the crossmember. Well the bad metal has been cut out, new metal welded in and my 2” receiver is firmly secured. It’s been a long-time want of mine. I’ve only towed once in the three years I’ve had the 90 and that was to help out a friend (their towing vehicle broke down on the way back from a caravanning holiday).

The Safari Equip 2” receiver from 4xOverlander (it’s far too clean Laughing ):



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Post #983742 26th Feb 2023 2:16pm
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geobloke



Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4395
United Kingdom 
Lovely bit of kit that hitch. Miffy has had one on for many years. Needs a repaint this year.

Unfortunately, the oils I ordered did not turn up in time for this weekend, so no Defender jobs done. But, the Freelander has had a few new parts put on her (Phoebe) instead. Great to be able to open the boot again.... Thumbs Up
Post #983745 26th Feb 2023 2:29pm
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